Farben Lehre today:
Wojtek Wojda - voc
Konrad Wojda - guitar, voc
Adam Mikolajewski - drums
Filip Grodzicki - bass
ex-members:
Marek Knap - drums (1986-87)
Piotr Kokoszczynski - bass, voc (1986-98)
Pawel Nowak - acoustic guitar, voc (1986-87)
Piotr Bartus - drums (1987-88)
Bogdan Pawłowski - keyboard, voc (1987-89)
Krzysztof Sieczkowski - drums (1988-91)
Bogdan Kicinski - guitar, voc (1989-98)
Irek Bukowski - bass (1990)
Paweł Malecki - guitar, voc (1993-95)
Jacek Trafny - drums (1999-2002)
Robert Chabowski - guitar, voc (1986-93 and 2002-04)
Discography:
1991 - "Bez pokory" (Without humility)
1993 - "My maszyny" (We, robots)
1994 - "Samo zycie" (Just life) - live disc
1995 - "Nierealne ogniska" - (Unreal focal points)
1995 - "Insekty" (Insects)
1996 - "Zdrada" (Betrayal)
1996 - "Garazowka" (Tape from the garage)
2001 - "Atomowe Zabawki" (Atomic toys)
2001 - "Wiecznie mlodzi" (Forever Young) - The Best of - disc edited due to 15th anniversary of the band.
2003 - "Bez pokory / My maszyny" - compilation / re-edition
2003 - "Pozytywka" (Music box; it's a wordplay, as "pozytywny" means positive in Polish)
2004 - "Insekty / Zdrada" compilation / re-edition
2005 - "Farbenheit" (title refers to Fahrenheit 9/11 movie)
2006 - "Farben Lehre" 2CD compilation
2008 - "Snukraina" (Dreamland)
2009 - "Ferajna" (Gang/Bunch)
Farben Lehre music is aggressive, melodious, full of fun with play, and free from complexes. Sharp, but accessible sounds and sincere words present spiritual attempt to connect with second person. Their music is influenced by bands like: Sex Pistols, Ramones, The Clash, Pogues, Dead Kennedys, Bad Religion, Rancid, Greenday, Ska-P, Ukrainians, U2, Clawfinger, Nirvana, R.E.M, New Model Army or The Rolling Stones. Most important lyrics of Farben Lehre are: "Helikoptery"(The Helicopters), "Egoisci" (The Egoists), "Nierealne ogniska"(Unreal Fires), "Handel"(Commerce), "Nowy dzien" (New Day), "Rozkolysanka" (Uncradle Song), "Wiecznie mlodzi" (Forever Young), "Matura 2001" (Secondary-school certificate 2001), "Pozytywka" (Positive Song), "Judasz" (Judas), "Terrorystan" or "Pogodna" (Fine).
Farben Lehre concentrates on concert-tours; they discovered big tour called Punky Reggae Live (initially called Pankregeparty) and it`s been organized from 2004 annually, they also play "single" concerts; they have concerts with bands like The Vibrators, The Exploited, Ine Kafe, Slobodna Europa, Smola a Hrusky, UK Subs, Oi Polloi, Die Toten Hosen, Dritte Wahl and others and gave 99 concerts in 2006.
The band's motto is:
We will play to the moment, when it makes pleasure to us
To the moment, when we have something to say
To the moment when we have power
And to the moment when that what we're doing, is wanted by someone...
Diabel
Farben Lehre Lyrics
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Mówicie o wolności
Marzycie o sukcesie
W imię dumy zazdrości
Uczciwi są tu w dupie
Złodzieje niekoniecznie
Mordercy na bal sprawiedliwości społecznej
Tu brakuje ducha nie dam się oszukać
Tutaj nie ma duszy tutaj nie ma duszy
Tu brakuje ducha nie mam czego szukać
Myślicie o pieniądzach
Mówicie o miłości
Topicie swoje serca w oceanie złośliwości
Myślenie jest tu w dupie
Głupota niekoniecznie
Burak z cymbałem w jednej parze tanecznej
Tutaj nie ma duszy tutaj nie ma duszy
Tu brakuje ducha nie dam się oszukać
Tutaj nie ma duszy tutaj nie ma duszy
Tu brakuje ducha nie mam czego szukać
Kłamiecie prosto w oczy wiecie gdzie się chować
Wygodnie cicho siedzieć gówno tolerować
Kultura na dnie
Kultura umiera
Nigdy tak nie było bezdusznie jak teraz
Tutaj nie ma duszy tutaj nie ma duszy
Tu brakuje ducha nie dam się oszukać
Tutaj nie ma duszy tutaj nie ma duszy
Tu brakuje ducha nie mam czego szukać
Tutaj nie ma duszy tutaj nie ma duszy
Tu brakuje ducha nie dam się oszukać
Tutaj nie ma duszy tutaj nie ma duszy
Tu brakuje ducha nie mam czego szukać
The song "Diabel" by Farben Lehre criticizes society's obsession with money, freedom, and success. The lyrics highlight the emptiness and lack of soul within these pursuits. The first verse talks about how people prioritize money and talk about freedom, but they dream of success out of envy and pride. In this society, honesty is disregarded, and even thieves may not be considered dishonorable. The line "Mordercy na bal sprawiedliwości społecznej" (Murderers at the ball of social justice) implies that those who harm others in pursuit of their social status go unpunished or are even rewarded.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Tutaj nie ma duszy" (There is no soul here) twice, emphasizing the lack of humanity and spirit in this society. The singer refuses to be deceived or manipulated, as he recognizes the absence of genuine emotions and values. The repetition of "Tu brakuje ducha" (Here is lacking a soul) further empowers the rejection of engaging with this soulless environment.
The second verse confronts the audience's orientation towards money and love. It suggests that people neglect their hearts and instead immerse them in a sea of maliciousness. Rational thinking is disregarded, while foolishness, represented by the "burak z cymbałem" (fool with a tambourine) in a dance pair, takes prominence. This imagery emphasizes the absurdity and lack of intelligence in this society.
The third verse confronts the listeners for their hypocrisy and lies. The lyrics suggest that people are comfortable hiding behind deceit, tolerating mediocrity, and allowing culture to deteriorate. The line "Nigdy tak nie było bezdusznie jak teraz" (It has never been soulless like it is now) expresses the sentiment that this lack of soul and conscience is unprecedented. This verse underlines the deterioration of culture and the lack of integrity within contemporary society.
Overall, "Diabel" serves as a critique of society's misplaced values and the erosion of genuine emotions and humanity. The lyrics evoke a sense of disappointment and frustration with the current state of society, urging listeners to seek authenticity and reject the soulless existence presented.
Line by Line Meaning
Myślicie o pieniądzach
You think about money
Mówicie o wolności
You talk about freedom
Marzycie o sukcesie
You dream about success
W imię dumy zazdrości
In the name of pride and jealousy
Uczciwi są tu w dupie
Honest people are screwed here
Złodzieje niekoniecznie
Thieves, not necessarily
Mordercy na bal sprawiedliwości społecznej
Murderers at the social justice ball
Tutaj nie ma duszy tutaj nie ma duszy
Here, there is no soul, here there is no soul
Tu brakuje ducha nie dam się oszukać
Here, there is a lack of spirit, I won't be fooled
Tutaj nie mam czego szukać
Here, I have nothing to seek
Mówicie o miłości
You talk about love
Topicie swoje serca w oceanie złośliwości
You drown your hearts in an ocean of malice
Myślenie jest tu w dupie
Thinking is screwed here
Głupota niekoniecznie
Stupidity, not necessarily
Burak z cymbałem w jednej parze tanecznej
A beetroot with a tambourine in one dance pair
Kłamiecie prosto w oczy wiecie gdzie się chować
You lie straight to the eyes, you know where to hide
Wygodnie cicho siedzieć gówno tolerować
Comfortably sitting silently, tolerating shit
Kultura na dnie
Culture at the bottom
Kultura umiera
Culture is dying
Nigdy tak nie było bezdusznie jak teraz
Never before has it been so soulless as now
Tu brakuje ducha nie dam się oszukać
Here, there is a lack of spirit, I won't be fooled
Tu brakuje ducha nie mam czego szukać
Here, there is a lack of spirit, I have nothing to seek
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